Diet Type: Dairy-Free

  • Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

    Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

    A quick weeknight stir-fry inspired by pad kra pao — ground chicken with Thai basil, garlic, chili, and a savory-sweet sauce over jasmine rice. Bold flavors, minimal effort.

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced chili, stir 30 seconds.
    2. Add ground chicken, break apart, cook until no longer pink (4-5 minutes).
    3. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a pinch of sugar.
    4. Toss in a generous handful of Thai basil leaves, stir until wilted.
    5. Serve over steamed jasmine rice.
  • Chicken Shawarma Wraps

    Chicken Shawarma Wraps

    Warmly spiced chicken thighs with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika, sliced and tucked into warm pita with crunchy pickled vegetables and a garlic yogurt sauce.

    Instructions

    1. Marinate sliced chicken thighs in olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
    2. Cook chicken in a hot skillet or grill until charred and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
    3. Quick-pickle shredded cabbage and carrots in white vinegar, sugar, and salt.
    4. Mix yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
    5. Warm pita bread. Fill with sliced chicken, pickled vegetables, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs.
  • Honey Garlic Glazed Tofu with Broccoli

    Honey Garlic Glazed Tofu with Broccoli

    Crispy baked tofu tossed in a sticky honey-garlic glaze (or maple for vegan) with steamed broccoli over brown rice. High protein, satisfying crunch, and that irresistible sweet-savory balance.

    Instructions

    1. Press and cube extra-firm tofu. Toss with cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
    2. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
    3. Whisk soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer in a small pan until thickened.
    4. Steam broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp.
    5. Toss crispy tofu in the glaze. Serve over brown rice with broccoli, topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.